Driving Franchise Success Through a Customer-Centric Approach

One of the defining traits of any successful franchise system is its ability to prioritize the customer. A customer-centric approach creates a ripple effect – satisfied customers lead to stronger loyalty, deeper community trust and ultimately, the sustained success of the business. For franchisors, adopting this mindset translates into empowering franchisees with the tools and … Read More

Insights from the Business Frontier: Teresa Johnson of Color Me Mine

by Jed Morley January 20, 2025 in Interviews: https://valiantceo.com/teresa-johnson-color-me-mine/ After leaving her corporate job, Johnson was approached by the owner of her local independent PYOP studio with the chance to purchase the business. Eager for a new opportunity, she jumped at the chance to learn what it took to be an entrepreneur, purchasing the business … Read More

What I Learned Running a Business While Raising My Daughter

https://www.uschamber.com/co/good-company/growth-studio/balancing-business-and-parenting In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Teresa Johnson, CEO of Color Me Mine, to share the lessons she learned through owning several businesses while raising her daughter. If you could create your own fantasy board of directors, who would be on it? CO— connects you with thought leaders from across the … Read More

Practice Patience, an Underrated Virtue in Business

In this edition of “Ask the Board,” we asked Jason Stucky, the owner of two Color Me Mine franchises in Illinois, to explain why patience can do wonders in your journey as an entrepreneur or small business owner. If you could create your own fantasy board of directors, who would be on it? CO— connects … Read More

Franchise Journey: Jason Stucky – Geneva and Glenview, IL

Jason Stucky, a successful Color Me Mine franchisee, who’s story is both inspiring and unique. Starting his career at the age of 19 with the military, Jason was stationed at the China Lake Naval Base in California and met his life partner while in service. Honorably discharged during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era, he … Read More

Color Me Mine Finishes Q2 With Major Growth, Targets Nationwide Expansion Across Key Markets

Via yahoo! finance Color Me Mine Finishes Q2 With Major Growth, Targets Nationwide Expansion Across Key Markets PR Newswire Tue, Jul 30, 2024, 6:07 AM PDT Leading Paint-Your-Own-Pottery Franchise Celebrates Unprecedented Success with New Studio Launches and Strategic Expansion Plans Across the Nation NEW ORLEANS, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Color Me Mine, the leading paint-your-own … Read More

The Art of Improvement Podcast

Teresa Johnson, CEO of the leading pottery painting franchise, Color Me Mine June 26, 2024 • 22 mins Teresa Johnson, CEO of Leading pottery painting franchise Color Me Minehttps://www.colormemine.com/ Color Me Mine was founded in 1991 and is based in New Orleans, LA. It is the only contemporary paint-your-own pottery franchise in the industry, and … Read More

Leading with Heart: Teresa Johnson of Color Me Mine On The Power of Authentic Women’s Leadership

Leading with Heart: Teresa Johnson of Color Me Mine On The Power of Authentic Women’s Leadership:An Interview With Pirie Jones Grossman Published in Authority Magazine – May 16, 2024 In today’s dynamic world, the concept of leadership is continuously evolving. While traditional leadership models have often been male-dominated, there is a growing recognition of the … Read More